Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

Location: Manchester, NH

Schedule: Full‑Time | Monday-Friday | On‑site

Reports to: Controller / Director of Finance

Salary Range:$110,000 - $135,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to support and oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations at our Manchester, NH location. This role is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader who enjoys owning the close process, strengthening controls, and partnering closely with senior leadership.

The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and supporting continuous improvement across accounting processes. This position is a key succession role beneath the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
• Maintain and enforce GAAP‑compliant accounting policies and procedures
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; provide ongoing training and development
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely resolution of reconciling items
• Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Assist with internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and documentation
• Partner with finance and operations leadership on reporting and analysis
• Lead process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Serve as backup to the Controller as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing month‑end close in a mid‑sized organization
• ERP system experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analytics)
• CPA or CPA‑track strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.